Lionel Richie

LIONEL RICHIE HONOURED WITH THE AMA's ICON AWARD

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Just over a week ago Lionel Richie was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and last night (Sunday 20 November) he picked up the Icon Award at the American Music Awards.

Lionel has picked up no fewer than 17 AMA’s, and has become the only artist to take to the stage at this event in every decade since the show began.

Accepting the award last night Lionel offered advice to the young superstars urging them to use their talents to Inspire.

 
God has given you a light. That light is special. That light is only given to a few. When you hear the word ‘hip,’ it means today. When you hear the word ‘inspiring,’ it means forever. If you get a chance to have that light on you, understand what God has in store
— Lionel Richie
 

Watch Lionel’s full acceptance speech below.

 
 

Closing out the show, Stevie Wonder and Charlie Puth played a medley of Lionels classic hits and were joined by a star studded cast including Ari Lennox, Melissa Etheridge, Jimmie Allen, Muni Long, Smokey Robinson to perform We Are The World in honour of Lionel Richie.

Lionel Richie joined Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton and Carly Simon who were all inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame this year.

Prior to accepting his Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame induction, Lionel performed his greatest hits and was joined by Foo Fighters Dave Grohl for ‘Easy’.

 

Photo: Getty Images

 

Speaking to Rolling Stone earlier this year, Richie compared being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to reaching heaven, saying: “This is the holy grail of what we do in the business.”

Lionel Richie’s rescheduled tour dates confirmed for summer 2022

Lionel Richie’s rescheduled tour dates confirmed for summer 2022

Lionel Richie has confirmed that he will return to Europe in 2022 for his rescheduled ‘Hello’ summer tour dates.

Originally scheduled to tour Europe in the Summer for 2020, the live music industry was forced to reschedule their 2020 tour dates with the world in lockdown. It was everyone’s intention for those dates to take place in the summer of 2021.

The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis and subsequent rulings and restrictions across Europe, have meant the inevitable postponements of shows and the rescheduling of festivals at which Lionel was scheduled to appear this summer.

For further information, please visit the individual festival or event websites.

Lionel Richie postpones upcoming European Summer tour

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Lionel Richie has today confirmed that his European summer tour has been postponed.

“Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic it is with a heavy heart that Lionel Richie has confirmed that his tour of Europe will no longer take place in 2020.

Every consideration has been given to the safety and wellbeing of the fans, band, crew and event organisers, but owing to the current and ongoing health crisis and subsequent governmental rulings it is no longer possible to undertake the tour.

Considerable effort is being made to reschedule Lionel’s appearance on these dates to take place in the summer of 2021.

A full list of the new dates will be shared with you shortly, but in the meantime please visit the individual festival/event websites for further information.”

Kenny Rogers delivers final farewell with Lionel Richie-penned Goodbye

Picture: FilmMagic

Picture: FilmMagic

Kenny Rogers, who sadly passed away last month, delivers a final farewell in the emotional track “Goodbye,” a newly-rediscovered track which was written by icon Lionel Richie.

 
 

The ballad was one of the last songs Rogers recorded during a brief tenure with Capitol Records — and before now was only available on a greatest-hits collection, Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years.

Following his death, executives at the label found the track and decided to send it to country radio making it a fitting tribute to a true country legend.

The Country Music Hall of Fame member who sold over 100 million records topped the charts with hits such as “Lady” which was also penned by Lionel Richie.

International-superstar Lionel Richie announces 2020 European tour

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International superstar Lionel Richie has announced a string of European dates for his Hello Tour in 2020. The dates will see Richie headline at 10 festivals throughout Europe next summer. Kicking off on the 4th June in Wrexham in the UK, the tour will consist of more than 24 shows across Europe, hitting Germany, Sweden, Norway, Portugal and Denmark with further dates set to be announced before Christmas.

 
I’m really looking forward to heading back to Europe next summer, the crowds are some of the best in the world and I can’t wait to get back over there to see you all!
— Lionel Richie
 

Performing an array of international hits from his extensive and much loved five decade-spanning repertoire, Richie’s shows are world-renowned for their party atmosphere. Fans will be able to join Lionel in singing along to classics such as “Endless Love”,“Truly,” “All Night Long”, “Stuck on You,” “Hello,” “Say You, Say Me” and “Dancing on the Ceiling,”

This past summer, Richie took fans on a spectacular musical journey with his new album, Hello from Las Vegas, featuring live recordings of all his mega-hits. The album, which was released on August 16 was #1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart. Fans across Europe/UK will now have a chance to hear all of Lionel’s renowned hits live throughout the 2020 tour.

Susan Boyle & Lionel Richie both announced to perform at Vatican Annual Christmas Concert

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On Saturday 14 December in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall Susan Boyle and Lionel Richie will be among the international star appearing at the 27th edition of the Christmas Concert in the Vatican.

Also performing will be Bonnie Tyler, Elisa, Simone Cristicchi, Fabio Rovazzi, Noemi, Davide Merlini, guitarist Giorgio Albiani and the tenor Fabio Armiliato.

The Orchestra will be the Italian Cinema Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Renato Serio and Maestro Adriano Pennino.

This year, the event reflects Pope Francis’ commitment to the Amazon, to which the current Synod is dedicated.

Lionel Richie kicks off Summer 2018 tour with sold out show at Northampton’s Franklin’s Gardens

Photo courtesy of Andrew Timms

Photo courtesy of Andrew Timms

Friday night, Lionel Richie kicked off his long awaited UK summer tour with a sold out show at Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton. Lionel was joined by very special guest Anastacia as he led an impressive performance to his fans.
 
Delighting fans and performing hits from his extensive and much loved repertoire spanning decades, crowds sung along to hits such as ‘Easy’, ‘Dancing on the Ceiling’, ‘Say You Say Me’, ‘Hello’ and ‘All Night Long’.
 
Last night’s show follows the news that the global superstar was awarded the ‘Special International Award’ at the Ivor Novello’s in London which is the only award of the night awarded to a non-British recipient. Earlier this year, Lionel had his hand and footprints immortalised in cement at the famed TCL Chinese Theatre Imax and this receiving the oldest reward in Hollywood.

The tour continues tonight at McDiarmid Park, Perth. Full tour details here.

Information guides released ahead of Lionel Richie UK Summer shows

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Concert-goers with tickets to see Lionel Richie performing outdoors this summer are encouraged to explore our information guides, filled with useful tips and details to ensure you have the best possible experience on the day of the concert.

The guides also include maps of the local vicinity to each venue enabling you to plan your routes to and from the stadiums and details on where to park if travelling by car.

A seating plan is included to help you locate your seat, and information includes what you can and cannot bring into each venue.


Friday 1 June 2018 - Franklin's Gardens, Northampton


Sunday 3 June 2018 - McDiarmid Park, Perth


Sunday 10 June 2018 - Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln


Wednesday 13 June 2018 - Montgomery Waters Meadow, Shrewsbury


Saturday 16 June 2018 - Leigh Sports Village, Leigh


Sunday 17 June 2018 - Brunton Park, Carlisle


Thursday 21 June 2018 - Proact Stadium, Chesterfield


Saturday 23 June 2018 - The 1st Central County Ground, Hove


Sunday 24 June 2018 - Holkham Hall, Wells-Next-The-Sea


Full details and tickets for Lionel Richie's All The Hits UK Summer Tour can be found here.